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Head to head · Utility
Ford 2600 vs Ford 3600

FordFord 2600
vs
FordFord 3600
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 3600 higher · +13.8 hp (+40%)260034.2 hp
360048 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
2600 is in the 27th percentile; 3600 is in the 43rd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 3600 higher · +17 ci (+11%)2600158 ci
3600175 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
2600 is in the 42nd percentile; 3600 is in the 46th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied26003
36003
Median Utility Tractor4
2600 is in the 23rd percentile; 3600 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied26006
36006
Median Utility Tractor12
2600 is in the 11th percentile; 3600 is in the 11th · 4,941 models
2600 (A)3600 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 2600 | Ford 3600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 2600 | 3600 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 2600 | Ford 3600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | Ford 2.6L 3-cyl diesel | Ford | — |
| Power Output | 34.2hp | 48hp | ▲ 3600+13.8 hp · +40% |
| Rated RPM | 2,002RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 2600+2 RPM · <1% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 158ci | 175ci | ▲ 3600+17 ci · +11% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.2in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.8in | 4.2in | ▲ 3600+0.4 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 2600 | Ford 3600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Selective gear fixed ratio | Gear type / Synchromesh with dry disc clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 2600 | Ford 3600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 127in | 127in | Same |
| Width | 52in | 64in | ▲ 3600+12 in · +23% |
| Height | 25.2in | 54in | ▲ 3600+28.8 in · +114% |
| Wheelbase | 75.8in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 4,290lb | 4,415lb | ▲ 3600+125 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 2600 | Ford 3600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 2600 | Ford 3600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Optional Transmission or Live PTO | Transmission or live (optional) | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 2600 | Ford 3600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 5.50-16 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 14.9-24 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 2600 | Ford 3600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Category I | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 1 | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 1,975lb | 1,940lb | ▲ 2600+35 lb · +2% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 2600 | Ford 3600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 2600 | Ford 3600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 2600 | Ford 3600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | 2.8gal | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 2600 | Ford 3600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open operator station or two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 27th percentile (34.2 hp)B · 43rd percentile (48 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 42nd percentile (158 ci)B · 46th percentile (175 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 11th percentile (6)B · 11th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 41st percentile (4,290 lb)B · 42nd percentile (4,415 lb)
A · 2600B · 3600Median Utility Tractor